Tobacco logistics distribution cart integrating unpacking

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tobacco logistics distribution unboxing integration trolley relates to tobacco transportation equipment technical field, including the car body, the turnover box, its front end bottom is rotatedly connected with the car body upper surface through the pivot, and the turnover box front end one side is equipped with the opening for loading and unloading finished cigarette box, drive assembly is set between the turnover box rear end and the car body, is used for jacking the turnover box rear end, makes the turnover box around the pivot and turns upside down and forms the unloading angle of inclination, cutting knife is installed in the turnover box inner top through the folding component, realizes the switching of cutting knife working condition and idle state, wherein, when cutting knife is in working condition, cutting knife is unfolded, is used for cutting in the unloading process and opens the seal of finished cigarette box top, when cutting knife is in idle state, cutting knife is retracted. The above-mentioned tobacco logistics distribution unboxing integration trolley has solved the technical problem that the existing transportation equipment needs manual multiple times to move out the tobacco box from the turnover box when unloading.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco transportation equipment technology, and in particular to an integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics and distribution. Background Technology

[0002] In the tobacco logistics and distribution process, finished cigarette cartons need to go through transportation, unpacking, and sorting in sequence. Currently, the transfer of cigarette cartons mainly relies on manual labor or ordinary trolleys to move the cartons from the transport vehicle to the sorting station. After unloading, operators use hand-held knives to cut open the sealing tape to open the cartons.

[0003] In the existing technology, the closest equipment is a regular flatbed trolley or a flatbed trolley with a fixed turnover box. Its structure is simple and only has basic load-bearing and moving functions. It cannot realize the integrated operation of automatic unloading and unpacking. When unloading, such trolleys require manual labor to move the cigarette boxes out of the turnover box multiple times, which is time-consuming and laborious. The unpacking process relies entirely on additional tools, making the operation process cumbersome and the overall efficiency low.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a tobacco logistics and distribution integrated unpacking trolley that integrates tilting unloading and simultaneous unpacking functions to improve circulation efficiency is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics and distribution, which solves the technical problem that existing transportation equipment requires manual handling of cigarette boxes from turnover boxes multiple times during unloading.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics and distribution, comprising:

[0007] Vehicle body;

[0008] The turnover box has its front bottom rotatably connected to the upper surface of the vehicle body via a pivot, and the front side of the turnover box has an opening for loading and unloading finished cigarette boxes;

[0009] A drive assembly is disposed between the rear end of the turnover box and the vehicle body, and is used to lift the rear end of the turnover box so that the turnover box flips upward around the rotation axis to form an unloading tilt angle.

[0010] The cutting blade is installed on the top surface of the turnover box via a folding assembly, enabling the switching between a working state and an idle state. When the cutting blade is in the working state, it is unfolded and used to cut open the top of the finished cigarette box to form a seal during unloading. When the cutting blade is in the idle state, it is retracted.

[0011] Preferably, the vehicle body includes a plate, omnidirectional wheels mounted on the lower surface of the plate, and handrails fixed to the upper surface of the plate.

[0012] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a foot pedal and a lever plate, the middle of which is hinged to the plate body, one end of which is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the turnover box, and the other end is fixedly connected to the foot pedal.

[0013] Preferably, the driving component is an electric actuator or a hydraulic rod; the bottom end of the electric actuator or the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the plate body, and its top end is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the turnover box.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom plate of the turnover box is provided with a plurality of rotating rollers arranged parallel to each other along the axis of rotation.

[0015] Preferably, the opening of the turnover box is provided with an openable and closable cover plate, the bottom of the cover plate is rotatably connected to the turnover box, and a magnetic suction element is fixedly provided on the upper end of the inner wall of the cover plate.

[0016] Preferably, the inner wall of the cover plate is provided with a buffer layer, which is a rubber layer or a linen layer.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes symmetrically arranged sliding clamps; guide grooves are provided on both sides of the bottom plate of the turnover box along the length direction, and rollers are provided at the bottom of the sliding clamps. The rollers are embedded in the guide grooves and can slide along them. The two sliding clamps are arranged opposite to each other for clamping the finished cigarette box.

[0018] Preferably, each of the sliding clamps is provided with a fastening element at its top, the fastening element being used to press and fix the top of the finished cigarette box.

[0019] Preferably, the front end of the plate is provided with a support member, which is used to support the bottom of the cover plate after the cover plate is opened.

[0020] Compared with the above-mentioned background technology, the tobacco logistics distribution integrated unpacking trolley provided by this utility model integrates transportation, unloading and unpacking functions into one. After the vehicle arrives at the work station, the cigarette boxes can be directly slid out by flipping the turnover box, and the sealing tape is automatically cut open during the sliding process. No additional handling and manual cutting are required, which shortens the operation process, improves sorting preparation efficiency and reduces the labor intensity of operators. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 An axonometric drawing of an integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics and distribution provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The main view;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pedal and lever plate provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] in:

[0027] 1-Vehicle body, 2-Turning box, 3-Cut blade, 4-Folding assembly, 5-Foot pedal, 6-Sliding clamp, 7-Fastening parts;

[0028] 11-Plate body, 12-Universal casters, 13-Handrail, 14-Supporting components;

[0029] 21-Rotating roller, 22-Cover plate;

[0030] 51-Lever plate. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] See Figures 1-3This application provides a tobacco logistics distribution integrated unpacking trolley, including a vehicle body 1; a turnover box 2, the bottom front end of which is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the vehicle body 1 via a pivot, and an opening for loading and unloading finished cigarette boxes is provided on one side of the front end of the turnover box 2; a drive assembly, located between the rear end of the turnover box 2 and the vehicle body 1, for lifting the rear end of the turnover box 2, causing the turnover box 2 to rotate upward around the pivot to form an unloading tilt angle; and a cutting blade 3, which is installed on the inner top surface of the turnover box 2 via a folding assembly 4 to realize the switching between the working state and the idle state of the cutting blade 3. When the cutting blade 3 is in the working state, the cutting blade 3 is unfolded and used to cut open the seal on the top of the finished cigarette box during the unloading process; when the cutting blade 3 is in the idle state, the cutting blade 3 is retracted.

[0034] Specifically, the vehicle body 1 is the overall support base, including a horizontally arranged plate 11. Multiple omnidirectional wheels 12 are installed on the lower surface of the plate 11 to facilitate the flexible movement of the trolley in the warehouse or sorting area. A handrail 13 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the plate 11, located at the rear of the vehicle body 1, to facilitate the operator to push and control the direction.

[0035] The turnover box 2 is used to load standard-sized finished cigarette boxes. It has a rectangular box structure with an open opening on one side of the front end, which facilitates loading or sliding out of the finished cigarette boxes from the front. The bottom front end of the turnover box 2 is rotatably connected to the upper front surface of the vehicle body 1 via a pivot, forming a hinged structure with the front edge of the vehicle body as the pivot point. This allows the rear end of the turnover box 2 to rotate upward around the pivot under external force, thereby forming a certain angle for unloading and achieving gravity-assisted unloading.

[0036] The drive assembly is located between the bottom rear end of the turnover box 2 and the vehicle body 1 to provide lifting power, causing the rear end of the turnover box 2 to flip upward. The cutting blade 3 is located on the inner top surface of the turnover box 2, facing the top sealing position of the finished cigarette box, and is used to automatically cut open the sealing tape or heat shrink film during unloading. To ensure transportation safety and avoid accidental damage to the cigarette box, the cutting blade 3 is movably connected to the inner top surface of the turnover box 2 through the folding assembly 4, and can switch between "working state" and "idle state".

[0037] In summary, this application presents a tobacco logistics and distribution integrated unpacking trolley that combines transportation, unloading, and unpacking functions. After the trolley arrives at the workstation, the cigarette boxes can be directly slid out by flipping the turnover boxes, and the sealing tape is automatically cut open during the sliding process. No additional handling or manual cutting is required, which shortens the operation process, improves sorting preparation efficiency, and reduces the labor intensity of operators.

[0038] Based on the above embodiments, the folding component 4 is a direct use of existing technology. For example, the folding component 4 includes a fixed bracket installed on the top surface of the turnover box 2, a rotating shaft, a drive torsion spring, a rotating arm, a limit block, a locking pin, and an external control switch handle.

[0039] Fixed brackets are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface inside the turnover box, and have bearing holes to support the two ends of the rotating shaft, enabling a rotatable connection. The cutting blade is fixed in the middle of the rotating shaft and rotates synchronously with the shaft. A drive torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, located inside one of the fixed brackets. One end of the spring is connected to the fixed bracket, and the other end is connected to the rotating arm fixed to the rotating shaft, providing an elastic driving force for the cutting blade to rotate downwards. An anti-rotation plane or positioning boss is also provided at the end of the rotating shaft to limit the maximum unfolding angle of the cutting blade. When the cutting blade rotates downwards to the working state, the rotating arm abuts against the limit block to ensure that the blade is stably in the preset cutting position. The locking mechanism includes a movable locking pin and a return spring. The locking pin is laterally slidably arranged in the guide groove of the fixed bracket, and one end of it can be inserted into the corresponding locking hole or groove at the end of the rotating shaft to lock the cutting blade in the retracted position. The return spring acts on the locking pin, keeping it locked in its normal state. The control switch handle is located on the outer wall of the turnover box and is connected to the locking pin via a connecting rod. When the operator pulls the switch handle, the locking pin retracts against the spring force, releasing the lock on the rotating shaft. The cutting blade automatically flips downward under the action of the torsion spring and enters the working state. When reset is required, the cutting blade is manually pushed upward to the storage position, and the locking pin automatically re-inserts into the lock hole under the action of the spring, completing the locking.

[0040] The folding assembly 4 of this application also provides another embodiment, which is an electric push rod. The electric push rod passes through and is fixed to the top plate of the turnover box 2. Its fixed end is installed on the outer top surface of the turnover box 2, and its telescopic end extends vertically downward into the interior of the turnover box 2. The cutting blade 3 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod and moves synchronously with the telescopic end. When the electric push rod is in the retracted state, the cutting blade 3 is close to the inner top surface and is in an idle state, avoiding scratches or safety hazards to the cigarette box during transportation. When it is necessary to perform the opening operation, the operator starts the electric push rod through the control button. Its telescopic end extends downward, driving the cutting blade 3 to protrude from below the inner top surface and enter the working state. The blade is directly facing the sealing strip on the top of the finished cigarette box, and can automatically cut during the sliding out of the cigarette box.

[0041] The electric push rod can be integrated with limit switches or stroke sensors to ensure that the extension height of the cutting blade 3 is controllable and to prevent damage to the smoke box due to overtravel. The drive power required for the electric push rod can be integrated into the vehicle body 1. Specifically, a power compartment is provided under the plate 11 of the vehicle body 1 for installing a rechargeable battery pack (such as a lithium battery or lead-acid battery).

[0042] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 Based on the above embodiments, the drive assembly includes a foot pedal 5 and a lever plate 51. The lever plate 51 has an L-shaped structure, and the middle part of the lever plate 51 is hinged to the plate body 11. One end of the lever plate 51 is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the turnover box 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to the foot pedal 5.

[0043] Specifically, the drive assembly includes a foot pedal 5 and an L-shaped lever plate 51. The L-shaped lever plate 51 is composed of interconnected vertical and horizontal sections, forming an L-shaped structure. The bent part in the middle is rotatably mounted on the plate 11 of the vehicle body 1 through a hinge shaft, forming a stable rotation fulcrum.

[0044] One end of the horizontal section of the L-shaped lever plate 51 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the bottom surface of the turnover box 2, serving as the lifting end; the other end of its vertical section is fixedly connected to the foot pedal 5, serving as the force application end. When the operator steps down on the foot pedal 5, the L-shaped lever plate 51 rotates around its central hinge point, and its vertical section swings upward, pushing the rear end of the turnover box 2 to rise accordingly, causing the turnover box 2 to flip upward around the front pivot axis, forming an unloading tilt angle, and realizing the tilting and sliding out of the finished cigarette box.

[0045] After releasing the foot pedal 5, during the reset process of the turnover box 2, the L-shaped lever plate 51 can rotate in the opposite direction by its own weight, which will drive the foot pedal 5 to return to the initial position.

[0046] The use of an L-shaped lever plate optimizes the distribution of the lever arm, improves the efficiency of mechanical transmission, and effectively reduces the longitudinal space occupied by the drive components under the vehicle body, which is conducive to the compact layout of the overall structure.

[0047] The drive assembly of this application also provides another embodiment, in which the drive assembly is an electric actuator or a hydraulic rod. The upper surface of the plate 11 is provided with a groove for mounting the electric actuator or hydraulic rod. The bottom end of the electric actuator or hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the plate 11 of the vehicle body 1 through a hinge shaft, and its top end is also rotatably connected to the rear end of the bottom surface of the turnover box 2 through a hinge shaft.

[0048] When unloading is performed, the electric push rod is energized and its telescopic rod gradually extends, or the hydraulic rod, driven by the hydraulic system, pushes the piston rod outward, thereby lifting the rear end of the turnover box 2 upward. Under the action of the lifting force, the turnover box 2 rotates upward around the pivot between its front end and the vehicle body 1, gradually forming an unloading tilt angle, realizing the automatic tilting and sliding out of the finished cigarette boxes. After unloading is completed, the electric push rod or hydraulic rod moves in the opposite direction, the telescopic rod retracts, and the turnover box 2 returns to a horizontal transport state under its own weight or the action of the auxiliary reset mechanism.

[0049] Based on the above embodiments, see Figure 1 The bottom plate of the turnover box 2 is provided with multiple rotating rollers 21 arranged parallel to each other along the axis of rotation. Each rotating roller 21 is rotatably installed in the bottom plate of the turnover box 2 through bearings, and its roller surface protrudes from the surface of the bottom plate. The bottom surface of the turnover box 2 is in rolling contact with the multiple rotating rollers 21, which effectively reduces the sliding friction resistance.

[0050] Furthermore, the opening at the front end of the turnover box 2 is provided with an openable cover plate 22 for closing the opening to prevent the cigarette box from accidentally slipping or being impacted by external forces during transportation. The bottom of the cover plate 22 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the turnover box 2 through a hinge structure such as a hinge or a pivot, and can be flipped downward around the hinge axis to facilitate the loading of finished cigarette boxes; after loading is completed, it can be closed upward to achieve complete closure of the opening.

[0051] To ensure that the cover plate 22 remains stable in the closed state and to prevent it from opening automatically due to vibration during vehicle movement, a magnetic component, such as a permanent magnet or magnetic strip, is fixed to the upper end of the inner wall of the cover plate 22. When the cover plate is closed, the magnetic component and the metal insert or cooperating magnet at the corresponding position of the turnover box 2 generate an attraction force to achieve quick positioning and reliable locking. The operation is simple and no additional locking mechanism is required.

[0052] In addition, the inner wall of the cover plate 22 is provided with a buffer layer, which covers the inner surface of the cover plate and is preferably located in the area that contacts the finished cigarette box. The buffer layer can be a rubber layer or a linen layer.

[0053] Based on the above embodiments, a support member 14 is provided at the front end of the plate 11. After the cover plate 22 is opened, the support member 14 is used to support the bottom of the cover plate 22.

[0054] Based on the above embodiment, a support member 14 is provided at the front end of the plate 11. When the cover plate 22 is opened upward for loading operations, the support member 14 is used to support the bottom of the cover plate 22 to keep it in a stable open state.

[0055] Specifically, the support member 14 can be a limiting protrusion fixedly installed on the upper surface of the front end of the plate 11, a telescopic support rod, or a flip-up support rod structure. When the operator flips the cover plate 22 upward and opens it, the bottom edge of the cover plate 22 abuts against the support member 14, and the support member provides reliable support force to prevent the cover plate from falling back due to its own weight or external force, thereby ensuring that the loading operation space is unobstructed and safe.

[0056] This design allows operators to easily open and secure the lid with one hand, eliminating the need for additional support or locking devices, thus improving loading efficiency and ease of operation. Meanwhile, the support component 14 is simple in structure, robust, and durable, suitable for frequent opening and closing operations, further enhancing the trolley's user-friendly design and reliability.

[0057] Based on the above embodiments, it also includes symmetrically arranged sliding clamps 6. Guide grooves are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the bottom plate of the turnover box 2 along the length direction. The guide grooves extend laterally along the turnover box to guide the sliding clamps 6 to make linear sliding adjustments. Rollers are provided at the bottom of the sliding clamps 6. The rollers are embedded in the guide grooves and can slide smoothly along the guide grooves. The two sliding clamps 6 are arranged opposite to each other on the left and right sides inside the turnover box 2. The distance between the inner walls of the two sliding clamps 6 is the same as or greater than the width of the finished cigarette box by 1 cm, so as to clamp and position the finished cigarette box and prevent it from shifting left and right during transportation.

[0058] Furthermore, each sliding clamp 6 is provided with a fastening element 7 at its top. The fastening element 7 can be a rotatable pressure bar or an elastic buckle, used to press down and fix the top edge of the finished cigarette box after the sliding clamp has completed clamping and positioning.

[0059] The workflow of the integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics and distribution described in this application is as follows:

[0060] The operator manually flips the cover plate 22 downwards to open it. The bottom of the cover plate 22 rotates along the hinge axis to the open position. When the cover plate is fully opened, its bottom abuts against the support member 14 set at the front end of the plate body 11. The support member provides stable support and keeps the open state, which is convenient for packing operations.

[0061] The finished cigarette box is pushed into the turnover box 2 from the front opening and positioned between the two sliding clamps 6. After the box is packed, the support 14 is released from the cover plate 22, and the cover plate 22 is closed upward. Finally, the magnetic part at the top of the cover plate is attracted to the corresponding metal part of the turnover box to achieve a seal.

[0062] Operators hold the handrail and push the trolley using the omnidirectional wheels under the vehicle to transport the loaded finished cigarette boxes to the sorting station or unpacking area.

[0063] Upon reaching the designated workstation, the operator manually operates the folding assembly 4 located on the outside of the turnover box, driving the cutting blade 3 to rotate downwards around the axis and enter the working state. The blade protrudes below the inner top surface, directly facing the sealing strip on the top of the cigarette box, ready for cutting.

[0064] The operator starts the drive assembly. If it is a foot-operated lever structure: stepping on the foot pedal 5 causes the L-shaped lever plate 51 to rotate around the central hinge point, lifting the rear end of the turnover box 2 at one end. If it is an electric push rod or hydraulic rod: pressing the control button extends the push rod, pushing the rear end of the turnover box 2 upward. The turnover box 2 rotates upward around the front axis, forming an unloading tilt angle of about 30° to 60°. The finished cigarette box slides downward along the rotating roller 21 of the bottom plate under the action of gravity. During the sliding process, the top of the cigarette box passes the unfolded cutting blade 3, and the sealing tape or heat shrink film is automatically cut open, completing the "opening" action. At the same time, the front cover plate 22 hangs down naturally under the action of gravity and touches the ground, forming a continuous unloading ramp from the turnover box to the bottom.

[0065] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0066] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tobacco logistics and distribution integrated unpacking trolley, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body (1); The turnover box (2) has its front bottom rotatably connected to the upper surface of the vehicle body (1) via a rotating shaft, and the turnover box (2) has an opening on one side of its front end for loading and unloading finished cigarette boxes; A drive assembly is disposed between the rear end of the turnover box (2) and the vehicle body (1) for lifting the rear end of the turnover box (2) so that the turnover box (2) rotates upward around the rotating shaft to form an unloading tilt angle; The cutting blade (3) is installed on the top surface of the turnover box (2) through the folding component (4) to realize the switching between the working state and the idle state of the cutting blade (3). When the cutting blade (3) is in the working state, the cutting blade (3) is unfolded and used to cut open the top of the finished cigarette box during the unloading process to form a seal. When the cutting blade (3) is in the idle state, the cutting blade (3) is retracted.

2. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body (1) includes a plate (11), omnidirectional wheels (12) mounted on the lower surface of the plate (11), and handrails (13) fixed to the upper surface of the plate (11).

3. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a foot pedal (5) and a lever plate (51). The middle part of the lever plate (51) is hinged to the plate body (11). One end of the lever plate (51) is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the turnover box (2), and the other end is fixedly connected to the foot pedal (5).

4. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component is an electric actuator or a hydraulic rod; the bottom end of the electric actuator or the hydraulic rod is rotatably connected to the plate (11), and its top end is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the turnover box (2).

5. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the turnover box (2) is provided with a plurality of rotating rollers (21) arranged parallel to the axis of rotation.

6. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 2, characterized in that, The opening of the turnover box (2) is provided with an openable cover plate (22), the bottom of the cover plate (22) is rotatably connected to the turnover box (2), and a magnetic suction element is fixed on the upper end of the inner wall of the cover plate (22).

7. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cover plate (22) is provided with a buffer layer, which is a rubber layer or a linen layer.

8. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes symmetrically arranged sliding clamps (6); guide grooves are provided on both sides of the bottom plate of the turnover box (2) along the length direction, and rollers are provided at the bottom of the sliding clamps (6). The rollers are embedded in the guide grooves and can slide along them. The two sliding clamps (6) are arranged opposite to each other for clamping the finished cigarette box.

9. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the sliding clamps (6) is provided with a fastening element (7) at the top, which is used to press and fix the top of the finished cigarette box.

10. The integrated unpacking trolley for tobacco logistics distribution according to claim 9, characterized in that, The front end of the plate (11) is provided with a support member (14). After the cover plate (22) is opened, the support member (14) is used to support the bottom of the cover plate (22).

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